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Analysis of whole beeswax by gas liquid chromatography

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Gas liquid chromatographic analysis of unfractionated beeswax (treated with diazomethane) using Dexsil 300 as liquid phase gives a good separation of hydrocarbons, free fatty acids as methyl esters, and long chain monoesters. These components can be estimated using internal standards and together account for ca. 65% of the wax. Petroleum hydrocarbon or fatty acid adulterants can be detected. Unsaturated hydrocarbons are partially resolved from the corresponding saturated compounds.

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  1. Prairie Regional Laboratory, National Research Council of Canada, S7N 0W9, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

    A. P. Tulloch

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Issued as NRCC No. 12775.

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Tulloch, A.P. Analysis of whole beeswax by gas liquid chromatography. J Am Oil Chem Soc 49, 609–610 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02609237

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